Category: Vacancies

Job description:

Global Artists is recruiting a Talent Agent’s Assistant to support Kate Marston’s office. You will need to have an interest and knowledge of the talent industry, and be ready to hit the ground running, by calling out auditions and managing clients’ needs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about television, film and theatre, and possess a front-footed approach to their work. A strong work ethic is paramount, so too is the ability to think creatively and proactively.

Skill requirements:

• Producing and processing clients’ self-tapes within our in-house studio.
• Editing clips and showreels.
• Proficiency in Spotlight, Tagmin and posting on social media platforms.
• General administrative duties, including providing support with invoicing, diary management, self-tapes etc.
• Confidence in answering the telephone to clients and industry professionals.
• Handling queries for and on behalf of clients.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in the English language.
• Strong social and communication skills.
• Scouting for new talent, including attending graduate showcases.
• Set and theatre visits.

Global Artists is committed to diverse, inclusive recruitment, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by law.

Please submit a covering email and CV, including ‘Talent Agent’s Assistant’ in the subject title. The deadline for applications is Friday 17th February 2023.

United Agents Ltd (UA) is one of London’s leading talent agencies encompassing the worlds of film, TV, books, theatre and comedy.

We are recruiting for a full-time accounts person to join our busy client accounting department, servicing the Actors division of our business. The candidate must be enthusiastic with a can-do attitude and enjoy working with numbers. Some knowledge of SUN accounting would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given.

Main duties to include:

– Dealing with monies received for the clients of the Actors division
– Processing of all fees to client’s accounts/ledgers
– Processing of client recharges
– Bank reconciliations
– Processing of all monies in various currencies
– Twice weekly payment runs
– Sending of overseas payments via our Coutts banking system
– Raising VAT invoices and chasing VAT payments on behalf of clients
– Liaising with clients/purchasers to solve queries
– Providing relevant account information to client’s accountants
– Journal postings/corrections
– Liaising with agents about incoming monies
– Other ad-hoc administrative duties as directed

Skills required:

– Proficient in Microsoft Excel
– Analytical/keen eye for detail and accuracy a must
– Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills
– Fast learner
– Able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team

The role can be adapted to the level of experience of the candidate and the salary will reflect this.

Note: study support not provided.

We are committed to diverse, inclusive recruitment, regardless of disability, race, age, colour, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis.

 Closing date: 10am, Monday 27th February 2023

Please apply here:

United Agents Ltd. (UA) is one of London’s leading talent agencies encompassing the worlds of film, TV, books, theatre and comedy.

We are looking for a full time Agent’s Assistant to join an Agent’s office within the Actors/Comedy Department. You will be an integral member of the team supporting an Agent who works with award winning writer-performers, comedians, actors and directors. This is a very busy office and as such, there’s never a dull moment.

You will need to have excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail with the ability to adapt and multi-task. This role requires someone calm and collected with a good sense of humour, a team player who is a natural communicator on the phone, in writing and in person.

 Responsibilities:

– Handling a high volume of emails and calls from clients and industry professionals e.g. producers, commissioners and casting directors. 
– Organising meetings/ auditions/ client self-tapes.
– Ensuring client CV’s and bios are up to date.  
– Building client material, putting together showreels.  
– Client submissions via Spotlight and on email.  
– Processing contracts, issuing invoices and keeping track of payment.   
– Going to see clients in live work, TV records and screenings.
– Script reading on behalf of and alongside Agent/clients.
– Diary management for the Agent and clients - which is often complicated in nature as most clients work across more than one discipline.
– Providing full administrative support to the Agent and clients.
– Liaising with US teams on clients that have US representation.
– Supporting clients in-person, as well as identifying potential new talent, at events and festivals, such as the Edinburgh Fringe.
– Attending comedy previews and work in progress shows.
– Working alongside our inhouse Live Producer on live comedy clients.

Key qualities and skills:  

– A real passion for and enjoyment of comedy, film, television and theatre.
– Very strong attention to detail and organisational skills.    
– Trustworthy and accurate as will be dealing with highly confidential material and client information.
– Fantastic communication skills.  
– Be able to work under pressure, with tight deadlines and prioritise accordingly.
– The ability to build strong working relationships with Agent and other members of the department.
– A can-do attitude, the willingness and ability to learn.
– The ability to remain calm under pressure.    
– A good listener, intuitive and adaptable.
– A good sense of humour.
– Previous industry experience in a talent agency or casting directors’ office desirable.

We are committed to diverse, inclusive recruitment, regardless of disability, race, age, colour, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis.

Closing date: 10am, Monday 13th February 2023

Please apply here:

At Casarotto Ramsay & Associates, we represent many of the world’s best-known writers, directors, literary properties, and Heads of Department talent in film, theatre, television, and new media. We also strive to welcome new, exciting and powerful voices to our client roster, and we are strongly and vocally supportive of diversity and inclusion of marginalised groups within our industries.

This is a newly created role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. You will work as part of a team supporting the smooth operation of the accounts department. Ideally a minimum of two years previous experience with a good understanding of accountancy and book-keeping.
Main duties:
– Reconciling currency accounts £ € $US $AUD
– Maintaining spreadsheets
– Allocating bank receipts for all currencies £ € $US $AUD against client invoices
– Checking client royalty statements against contracts for accuracy
– Preparing Client ledger accounts
– Processing client’s bookings onto the accounts system and issuing invoices on their behalf
Experience and Skills:
– At least two years’ experience working in a similar role, ideally gained within a creative SME.
– Good written and spoken English.
– Advanced Microsoft office programs/spreadsheets.
– Proactive and able to work under pressure with a calm approach
– The ability to use initiative and to prioritise tasks effectively
– Meticulous attention to detail

To Apply: Please visit www.casarotto.co.uk/jobs to download Application Information Pack along with Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form (optional). Please do not apply without accessing this information first.
Casarotto Ramsay strives to support a creative industry that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our community, especially in supporting equal opportunities for our clients and colleagues regardless of gender, race, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. As such we are making a concerted effort to foster an inclusive workplace culture and welcome applications from anyone with the skills and drive to support new, exciting work.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Artists Partnership is recruiting a new role for the business to support its exciting plans for growth. Based in London, the working environment is collaborative, ambitious and friendly. They are looking for someone with strong administrative skills, but is also passionate about the arts.

Job Purpose:
The successful candidate will be supporting Saskia Mulder’s office, to ensure the clients receive the best possible service. As their assistant, you will need to have experience in a talent agency to hit the ground running, have a ‘can do’ attitude and ideally have basic knowledge of contracts and relationships with Casting Directors or their assistants. You will be working on a list of high-end clients as well as an exciting growing list of up-and-coming talent. You will need to be a passionate, hard-working person who is excited about the opportunity to work in a fast-paced team and take your career to the next level.

Duties (some of):
o Reading scripts and providing breakdowns
o Answering calls; speaking to and dealing with clients and industry professionals
o Support with scheduling client’s diaries with auditions, ADR, travel, press etc
o Handling queries for and on behalf of clients
o Tagmin admin, including auditions, tapes, invoicing and diaries
o Editing clips and showreels
o General admin support and office responsibilities such as diary management, office expenses, booking travel and conference calls
o Scouting for new talent
o Office duties (shared among assistants)
What you need (essential):
• Experience at a talent agency
• A knowledge of and relationships with Casting Directors and their assistants
• Basic PACT/Equity contract knowledge
• Spotlight knowledge
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Tagmin or similar
• Great organization and communication skills (both written and verbal)

We are looking to recruit an Agents’ Assistant to proactively
support the busy day to day running of their business.

This is a huge opportunity for the right candidate to build a career within one of the country’s leading entertainment agencies and a role ideally suited to someone who has
worked in an Agency environment before, is ambitious and wants a career in talent management.

You will be working as part of a small team to manage the careers of a portfolio of talent and It is an integral role in helping to maintain the exacting standards within the team.
You’ll need to be willing to get stuck in, a real team player with a relaxed yet professional approach who enjoys working in a collaborative, creative environment. 

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Key Skills and Responsibilities:
Minimum two years’ experience of diary management, ideally within an entertainment or media environment.
Excellent organisational ability, able to multi-task and prioritise accordingly.
Strong communicator and relationship builder with great people skills and a confident and articulate telephone manner, handling calls and taking detailed messages
Liaising with clients:
o Acquiring a solid knowledge of the client base and their work to date, as well as forthcoming projects
o Confirming appointments
o Sharing scripts
o Handling availability checks ad queries
Full administrative support, invoicing and diary management.
Handling charity/fan mail requests and responding to basic invitations.
Updating client CVs, agency website and social channels
Editing all showreels and self-tapes ready for submission
Developing a strong understanding of the Agency Relationship Database – Tagmin.
Keeping it accurate and current with project information and all-things client related.
Confident with social media platforms (including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) and their best practices.
Discretion and confidentiality essential.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

About You…
Proven excellent organisation and administration skills with forensic attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people at all levels.
A positive attitude with plenty of energy and enthusiasm.
Proven ability of working autonomously and cooperatively on group tasks and proactivity when required.
Proactive and forward thinking; able to use own initiative, plan and work to tight deadlines.
Managing and prioritorising your work under pressure with conflicting demands from several agents; and to work in a target and deadline driven environment.
The ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential issues in a professional manner.
English language fluency with impeccable spelling and grammar.
Proficient with Outlook, Google, and Apple calendar applications.
Thrive when working in a team.

Curtis Brown is one of the world’s leading literary and talent agencies, representing actors, presenters, authors, playwrights, film and television writers and directors and theatre directors.

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Media Rights Agent to join our Media Rights Team at Curtis Brown.

The purpose of this role is to represent and sell the Film and TV rights for authors as represented by the Curtis Brown Group. The role will involve building relationships with our authors, Estates and talent represented by the agency, collaborating internally with all agents at Curtis Brown, attending meetings and working with our colleagues and UTA, as well as liaising extensively with external networks to maximise the commercial potential of creative projects.

We are looking for an Agent with a wealth of experience in media rights and of managing multiple creative projects across different areas of IP. Our ideal candidate will have extensive networking abilities; a significant knowledge of Film/TV/Production Companies; an understanding of the industry and trends; an ability to generate ideas and bring projects together; strong contractual knowledge; and excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Please note this role is currently based on a hybrid working pattern which involves a mix of working from home and from our central London offices. This is envisaged to continue in the medium term but is subject to ongoing review.

Why choose us?

We are a passionate group of people who love what we do and love working with each other.

We offer an extensive list of benefits designed to meet your needs for today and in the future, including: free yoga and personal training classes, many health and wellbeing tools and resources, eyecare vouchers, a bike to work scheme, season ticket loans, private healthcare (after 2 years’ service), a retail discounts portal, various employee groups to get involved in, and much more!

We aim to build a creative environment that celebrates the differences of our clients and colleagues, offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. In our role as conduits and champions of cultural expression we are conscious of our responsibility to reflect the world around us. This means making a considered effort to create an inclusive culture in the workplace and promote opportunities for the broadest possible range of talent. We welcome all applications from people with interesting ideas, skills and experience.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and attractive benefits package.

Start Date: earliest possible start date, notice period dependent.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 23rd January 2023.

You can find more information about this role including details of how to apply on our website jobs page: www.curtisbrown.co.uk/page/jobs

Looking for someone to start ASAP.
3 Month minimum contract.

Please email a covering letter and CV
SUBJECT LINE: Agents Assistant 01/23 – PMA

The job is based at our Elstree Film Studios office
Minimum 12 months consistent previous experience working in a talent agency or casting directors office is essential.

Salary depending upon experience
Opportunity for promotion and bonus

The successful candidate will have exceptional organisational, communication, written and verbal skills.
We’re looking for a fabulous person to join our team; ambitious with a can-do attitude, willingness to learn, a passion & knowledge of Theatre, Film, TV and the Arts.
We know you are out there!
Computer literate, APM Associates use TAGMIN, training will be given.
We look forward to meeting you.

Responsibilities, Qualities and Skills:
> Exceptional multi-tasking
> Talent management support
> Providing full administrative support to the agents
> Overall maintaining the smooth running of the office
> Handling a high volume of emails and calls
> Processing and logging of contracts and organising online filing
> Client PR & Marketing
> Research
> Attending Drama School showcases, prospective and current client performances
> Client recruitment meetings and administration
> Organising auditions and castings
> Client submissions via email, casting platforms and Spotlight
> Using and updating web content software and social media platforms
> A confident, warm phone manner vital in this role, you’ll be speaking to clients and industry professionals daily
> First-rate time and diary management skills
> Well organised and enjoys research, setting up and maintaining systems, working to and achieving deadlines
> Trustworthy and accurate, dealing with highly confidential material
> Attention to detail
> Languages are an advantage

Creative Media Management is a well-respected and highly successful boutique Talent Agency representing the ‘talent behind the camera’. Based in West London, this long-established agency is looking for an experienced Administration/Office Manager to cover Maternity leave.
The successful candidate will ideally have proven experience in an accounts department, preferably in an Agency, and a good understanding of the administrative needs of an Agency for Heads of Department for Film and TV drama.

Essential requirements for this position are:
- Experienced with invoicing and accounts – numerical skills and aptitude is required.
- A forensic eye for detail with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and be calm under pressure in a very fast-paced working environment.
- Excellent communication skills, (both written and verbal).
– Excellent organisationational skills.
- The ability to work on your own initiative and be pro-active.
- Discretion and experience of handling sensitive and confidential information.

Ideally candidates will have comprehensive experience with:
- online ‘onboarding/contract’ systems like TeamEngine, POP, CrewStart
- Tagmin

Creative Media is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic by law.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organisation, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Creative Media makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

CMM has a hybrid working pattern which will be a mixture of in office and remote working.
Salary: commensurate with experience
Start date: February 2023

Please send your CV and covering email with ADMINISTRATION/OFFICE MANAGER (MATERNITY COVER) in the subject header to: enquiries@creativemedimanagment.com

For information about the company please go to www.creativemediamanagement.com